RadarScope

Name: RadarScope
Price: 9.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (2714 reviews)
Author: Base Velocity, LLC

by Base Velocity, LLC

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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4.2 2714 ratings · App Store

5/5Best radar app for the weather enthusiast and t-storm junkie
First there are clearly too many radar apps on the App Store that are really more about weather conditions and forecasts. And there are far too many similarities between them, with only one or two that are reasonable. And, THIS IS NOT ONE ON THEM! I you want an app that can delve into NexRad Level 2 and Level 3 radar feeds, including velocities and other important images needed for those who pay attention to storms and early indicators of severity and rotation, THIS IS YOUR RADAR APP!! Look no further! I hesitated for a while now because of the $10 price tag. But, fearing lately with some recent tornado watches and warnings near my home, I made the purchase. My only regret is not getting this sooner. It is that good. But, understand - this is a bit more advanced than your typical weather app. This app focuses on doing one thing - presenting you with comprehensive access to the latest NOAA radar images in hi-res. It’s not a simple weather forecasting app. Plenty of options exist if that’s all you want. The negative reviews are mostly because of people not understanding what they are getting. This is really good. Oh, and it has seamless integration with my Apple Watch, my Apple TV and my iPad. I’ve tested it out on all those, and it worked great. Just keep in mind that you need to set your favorite locations on your iPhone or iPad. Excellent app! Thank you! I may even pay for the service to get lightning and other extras, but the base app is quite good by itself.

CS Guy · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Best radar
The other reviewers are right-- this is the best radar and well worth the cost. I had purchased several others and put off this one because of the price. The other apps disappointed-- they have been inaccurate or slow to update. This one is precise and quick--so far is has never been more than a minute or two before it updates and most often it is up to the moment. And the accuracy has been brilliant. It has many features that I have not yet used, but i hope to learn them soon. I'm a weather novice, but I definitely want to know where the storms are, where they're going, and how much rain we'll get. This is the best radar by far! Update: the developer keeps refining an already brilliant application. This is THE radar application, far superior to any other out there. Absolutely one of the best purchases I've ever made for my iOS devices—beautiful on the iPad, crucial app on the phone, and a very informative glance at the radar on the watch. I bought the upgraded pro version and like the additional features: longer loops and lightening info. As with the basic version of this app, the cost is there but well worth it: this radar and all the features are the some of the best things on my phone. One of the top apps of any kind and one I will subscribe to without hesitation every year.

hstnnn · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Ignore the critics; they are ignorant
This app puts professional-grade radar in the palm of your hand. It is high-resolution, updates rapidly, and has a user-friendly interface. All storm chasers (and I am one myself) use this app, which should tell you all you need to know about its quality. You do need some knowledge to know how to read some of the radar images outside of the common base-reflectivity. The critics are either people that seem to think apps should be free, or are not meteorologists, storm chasers, or weather enthusiasts. To the first group of critics I say, you get what you pay for. To the second group I say, maybe this app is overkill for what you need or want - but that’s not a reason to criticize the app itself. It is simply the best radar app I am aware of, and again as a storm chaser for 20+ years, I would know. Now it is true that there is no national/regional radar view - this is because the ability to access individual NEXRAD sites is what provides the detailed resolution, rapid updates/speed, and individual radar analysis products. You can always get another app, including free ones, to see the big picture, and that might be enough for some people, but those apps are simply not going to give you the detailed resolution, or the products needed for in-depth analysis at a local storm level, that RadarScope does. Similarly, displaying a more detailed road map in the background would compromise speed and resolution, and seeing the map detail would require a more translucent radar image that would degrade its usefulness. People that criticize this app are simply ignorant, because those who know weather choose this app hands-down.

jjcaru · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Needs a couple more features
I love this radar app and it’s by far the best on the market. I have nothing to complain about, however I do wish there was one added feature that would greatly improve it. I enjoy watching the radar and looking at storms even when they’re not near me, especially tornado warned storms. The only problem is when I see the storms, I can only see the general location of the storm with respect to cities. I wish there was a feature that allowed me to see the precise location of where certain storms are. Even if it was just something where I pressed my finger and it pulled up the latitude and longitude coordinates so I could search them. It would make it a lot more enjoyable for me and would help me to know exactly what houses or businesses are being affected rather than general locations. Another feature I would like to see is the ability to change the four quick select radars. I would love to have the choice of what four radars I can choose from when holding down on it. I would especially like to see the super res of reflectivity, velocity, specific differential phase, and correlation coefficient. As of right now, unfortunately I am forced to quick select the ones given and have to scroll a lot for the ones I want to see.

TStan97 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5No radar app can hold a candle to this one
I have been a weather nerd since I was a little kid, and I’m a trained Skywarn Storm Spotter. I first downloaded this app in 2013 when a meteorologist mentioned it after I was complaining about how I struggled to find a decent one. Most radar apps have a smoothing algorithm that obliterates storm structure. This app does a beautiful job with with its radar display. I’ve struggled to find certain details like specific rotation data inside a supercell storm, the correlation coefficient to detect tornado debris, decent hurricane reflectivity to see structure of the rain bands as well as the rotation within (I live in Florida), or just basic resolution to see what part of the storm will hit my location. This app does it all and so much more that I could write a book on it. The features of data are endless. I’ve used it through Hurricane Matthew, Irma, and Dorian (and plenty of other tropical storms). The storm season here has me tracking several hundred storms over the years. I have it on my MacBook Pro and my iPhone. There’s a reason all the professionals, scientists, and storm chasers use this app. It’s the best $10 I’ve ever spent.

Wolf By The Ears · 31 Jul 2026

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5.0.5
• Added velocity and spectrum width for AHCK and AWIS • Added CASMA in Québec • Added Mastodon link to support view • Added some support logs and simplified others • Fixed delete button in color palette list • Fixed importing of user locations on iOS • Fixed alignment error with Level II data display • Improved some error messages • Exposed "Disable Auto-Lock" setting on tvOS • Extended Level II archive cutoff to June 5, 1991 (limited data available) • Lightning no longer appears in layer list when in archive mode
5.0.6
• Fixed a crashing bug when parsing storm tracks • Fixed drawing order of mPING reports • Fixed potential error case when parsing warnings feed • Added some localization strings for mPING reports and error reporting • Added some debug logs to aid in troubleshooting • Manage button now shown in Pro view when no subscription is active
5.0.7
• 16-bit L2 radar products display correctly • AllisonHouse lightning layer remains visible in radar selection mode
5.0.8
• Fixed a memory leak in warning detail views • Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented radar data from refreshing on app resume
5.0.9
• Added diagnostic information to download error messages • Added some missing icons for LSR, SNR, and mPING report types • Adjusted the size of the macOS Settings General tab to fit the content • Fixed a bug that added delays to feed refreshes • Fixed a bug in the password reset UI • Fixed a possible crashing bug in the data feed list view • Fixed a crashing bug in tool drawer • Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented detail views from displaying radar data • Corrected region for ALCR radar • Support for dual-pol products for APSE (available soon) • Updated names for KEOX, KGRK, KPOE • Removed the Tweet GIF action. Use the Twitter app's share extension instead. • Removed WMB • Removed FIIKA
5.1
New for Everyone: • Extreme wind warnings • Impact tags in annotation, list, and detail views when using RadarScope feed • Emergency and PDS polygon styles for warnings when using the RadarScope feed • Tap radar ID to access radar and favorites lists • Long press radar ID for favorites menu • Long press toolbar location button for custom location menu • Worked around an image sharing bug for X and Mastodon apps • Corrected spelling of Andersen AFB • Inspector tool • Removed XNI radar New for Pro Tier One: • Special Weather Statements • Local Storm Reports New for Pro Tier Two: • NWS atmospheric soundings • GOES satellite products • NSSL Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) products • SPC fire weather outlook • WPC excessive rainfall outlook • WPC precipitation discussions • Server-sent events for warnings, watches, statements, and discussions • Tap radar ID to access data source and favorites lists • Favorites list can include composite and satellite data sources New for AllisonHouse Subscribers: • GOES satellite products • NSSL Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) products • Server-sent events for warnings New for Spotter Network Members: • Redesigned Spotter Network location reporting on iOS • Location reported every 30 seconds when moving • Location reported every 15 minutes when not moving • Location reports include heading and speed • Location reporting automatically ends after a specified time period • Location reporting toggle moved to Spotter Network account view • Long press toolbar location button for quick access to settings • Location button menu includes reporting status • Orange location button indicates location reporting enabled • Red location button indicates location reporting error • Optional privacy filter within three miles of a saved location • Optional background location reporting
5.1.1
• Added impact tags to watchOS app • Added available date ranges to soundings list • Expanded soundings list • Sounding filter to show only recent data • Sounding date picker limited to available data • Progress indicator for sounding downloads • Improved error handing for soundings • Fixed a case in which SSE could drop an active warning • Fixed a bug that prevented looping of archived radar data • Fixed a bug in the initial Spotter Network reporting duration • Removed discontinued precipitation products (N1P, N3P, NTP, DSD, DOD) • Removed Plympton-Wyoming from Ontario cities
5.1.2
• Fixed a time zone bug in soundings UI • Fixed a bug that prevented soundings from displaying in iOS 17.1 • Fixed a bug where some views were not completely removed in Full Screen Mode • Fixed a bug that could prevent editing values of a Saved Location on iPhone • Fixed the color of the default mPing icon • Various map tile and city name updates • Soundings require iOS 15 or higher
5.1.3
• Fixed the appearance of the RadarScope account deletion button on macOS • Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented data provider pickers from showing up in settings • Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented radar data from displaying right after app launch
5.1.4
• Fixed bug where the selected radar could change after launch • Fixed a macOS bug affecting users with multiple displays • Fixed a tvOS crash on the Saved Locations list view
5.2
• Redesigned Apple Watch app • Added Complications and Widgets for Apple Watch • Added Lock Screen Widgets for iPhone and iPad • Added StandBy Widget support for iPhone • Added support for Snow Squall Emergencies • Added dual-pol products for AGOV and AMAR • Added FIKAN radar • Added MRMS precip depiction product • Removed precip mask from MRMS reflectivity at lowest altitude • The filter button now indicates when a filter is applied • Fixed a bug that labeled PDS warnings as emergencies
5.2.1
• Map no longer moves when switching to a tiled product • Fixed a bug that prevented the Spotter Network account status from refreshing • Fixed a bug that prevented VCP from updating when looping • Fixed a regression that prevented data from refreshing when resuming the app • Help file and city database corrections
5.2.2
• Added KHDC radar (data expected in late March) • Added spotter name to spotter report detail view • Added International Bulletins setting for watchOS • Added icons for new mPING categories • Fixed missing storm cell detail items • Fixed a crash on Apple Watch Series 3 devices • Fixed a bug that prevented button taps on older Apple Watch models • Optimized sounding list updates
5.3
• Added Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis (RTMA) products for Pro Tier Two and AllisonHouse subscribers • Added mesoscale discussions for Pro Tier One subscribers • Added ABAP radar in Brisbane, Australia • Added dual-pol products for AMAC • Added and updated CVD-friendly color palettes for single-site radar products • Optimized data loading and processing tasks • Optimized polygon animation • Updated text localizations • Updated some military base names • Adjusted downloader to reduce the occurrance of missing tiles • Corrected text in location menu • Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented data from displaying in dual-pane mode • Fixed a bug in the automatic radar selection algorithm • Fixed a bug that prevented certain keyboard shortcuts from working in some situations • Fixed a bug in the radar status feed • Fixed a crashing bug when entereing multi-pane mode • Fixed a bug that preventing view composite reflectivity for TDWRs • Fixed a crashing bug in feed list views • Fixed a bug that prevented loading certain precip products from the NOAA server • Fixed a bug that prevented the refresh time stamp from updating • Test warnings are properly labeled
5.3.1
• Added five radars in Denmark • Added ATOO in Australia • Added AKRR in Australia (data not yet available) • Added full date to shared images • Added watch number to tornado watch titles • Changed KUEX name from Grand Island to Hastings • Removed Zero, IA and Burntside, MN from cities • Updated help text • Fixed a bug that affected the auto lock setting on iOS 16 • Fixed a bug that affected resolution of tiled products • Fixed a bug that affected line rendering on non-retina displays • Fixed rendering of custom symbols • Fixed tint color issues
5.4
New for Everyone: • UTC mode for displaying dates and times • New annotation views for overlapping map layers • Added a toggle to show raw bulletin text in detail views • Added error reporting to photo export task • Added support for Canadian snow squall warnings • Added DKSOM in Denmark • Removed DKVIR in Denmark • Removed ABAP in Australia • Decommissioned ROTN in Okinawa • Updated NWS zone names • Updated location names • Updated in-app help documentation • Improved support for Canadian and Australian bulletins • Upgraded in-app purchase and account handling • Fixed location of FIKAN • Fixed location of ATHR • Fixed an issue that caused all-caps location names in international feeds • Fixed incorrect share text for composite products • Fixed a bug that logged out of RadarScope accounts • Fixed a bug with custom color palette selection for some products • Fixed a crashing bug when viewing historical radar data • Fixed a crashing bug on watchOS • Fixed a text sizing issue with the soundings event picker • Fixed an issue with widget tinting on iOS 18 • Fixed scaling issues with certain display types on macOS New for Pro Tier One: • SPC convective outlooks • SPC fire weather outlooks • WPC excessive rainfall outlooks • Improved hatched outlook appearance • Outlook text in detail view • Day 2-8 outlooks in detail view • Watches, discussions, statements, and outlooks on watchOS • Added support for color palette importing via URL scheme • County outlines for NWS watches New for Pro Tier Two: • Surface observations layer • Historical NWS feeds back to ~2006 in archive mode • GOES, MRMS, RTMA, and soundings on watchOS • GOES, MRMS, RTMA, and soundings on tvOS • Sounding locations map layer • Annotation view for soundings • Custom color palettes for GOES, MRMS, and RTMA products • Archive mode now indicated with orange time stamp instead of banner • Upgraded RadarScope account management New for AllisonHouse Subscribers: • Surface observations layer • GOES, MRMS, and RTMA products on watchOS • GOES, MRMS, and RTMA products on tvOS • Custom color palettes for GOES, MRMS, and RTMA products New for Spotter Network Members: • Restrict User Locations renamed to Privacy Mode • Privacy Mode setting persists across uses • Spotter Network reports layer on watchOS • Spotter Network locations layer on watchOS
5.4.1
• Added FIKAU in Finland • Added a Merchandise link to the Help view • Adjusted loop export timing to avoid missed frames • Removed seconds from time stamp of exported images • Fixed a bug that signed out of RadarScope accounts • Fixed a crashing bug when selecting a Denmark radar product • Fixed a crashing bug when processing map tiles • Fixed a crashing bug when viewing certain soundings • Fixed a receipt validation issue for apps purchasd via VPP • Fixed a missing help link on tvOS
5.4.2
• Added dual-pol products for German radars (data available soon) • Added dual-pol products for German radars • Updated message when trying to import a color palette without a Pro subscription • Changed font for raw detail view text and replace the button with a segmented control • Moved raw METAR text from header to body of detail view and changed the font • Removed surface observations layer when running on OS versions that don't support it • Fixed an issue with RadarScope accounts on watchOS • Fixed an error with sounding data • Fixed a bug that prevented the direction indicator from updating smoothly on iOS • Improved map performance • Improved settings list performance
5.4.3
• Fixed an incorrectly sized info button in annotation views • Fixed incorrect impact tag units • Fixed some spelling errors • Fixed several sounding calculation bugs • Fixed a map drawing glitch on launch • Fixed a bug that prevented display of German differential reflectivity products • Fixed a lightning disclosure bug • Updated some location and radar names • Updated Level II radar achive source • Added logging to track down a gesture bug • Added dual-pol products for KCRI • Updated Spotter Network location reporting UI • Adjusted minimum temperature in squared sounding view
5.5
New for Everyone: • Hurricane warnings • Tropical storm warnings • Fire warnings • Dust storm warnings • Storm surge warnings • Adjusted color of radar selection buttons in light mode • URL scheme extensions for GOES, MRMS, RTMA, and single-site radar data • Fixed info button size in annotation view • Fixed units in wind gust impact tag New for Pro Tier One: • Hurricane watches • Tropical storm watches • Storm surge watches • Fixed a rendering bug when sharing the outlook detail view • Fixed some outlook risk and category descriptions New for Pro Tier Two: • Removed daytime only labels from true and false color satellite products • Fixed display of archived rainfall outlooks • Fixed a color palette bug affecting some RTMA products
5.5.1
• Fixed custom color palattes in widgets • Fixed radar data display in detail views
5.5.2
• Fixed a bug that locked up the outlook detail view • Fixed a bug that prevented switching outlooks in the detail view
5.5.3
• Support for recent SPC outlook changes • Support for MZZU products • Support for new Apple Watch Ultra complication size • Fixed a detail view title • Added an icon for snow squall LSRs • Surface observation visibility honors metric units setting • Improved validity checks for surface observation data • AllisonHouse to Weather Pulse rebranding
5.5.5
• Fixed missing hail attributes in storm tracks • Fixed missing statement text when using Weather Pulse feed • Fixed incorrect risk level in outlook inspector • Precipitable water in sounding detail view honors metric units setting • Updated RTMA wind palette • Updated some location names
5.5.6 · 1 Jul 2026
• Added probabilistic category for day 3 outlook • Improvements to download error reporting • Optimized download behavior when switching radars • Updated NWS zone names • Updated city database • Updated line with for land outlines • Possible fix for a map jumping bug • Fixed a bug when launching the app from a widget or URL • Fixed incorrect mPING icing icon • Fixed coordinate display bug for mPING and SN report submissions • Fixed an issue with some archive L2 data • Fixed watchOS full screen toggle when scrolling • Fixed map tile crown rotation bug on watchOS • Fixed a tool icon bug • Fixed outlook drawing order • Fixed a refresh jitter when changing the outlook type

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          "title": "Best radar app for the weather enthusiast and t-storm junkie",
          "body": "First there are clearly too many radar apps on the App Store that are really more about weather conditions and forecasts. And there are far too many similarities between them, with only one or two that are reasonable. And, THIS IS NOT ONE ON THEM! I you want an app that can delve into NexRad Level 2 and Level 3 radar feeds, including velocities and other important images needed for those who pay attention to storms and early indicators of severity and rotation, THIS IS YOUR RADAR APP!! Look no further! I hesitated for a while now because of the $10 price tag. But, fearing lately with some recent tornado watches and warnings near my home, I made the purchase. My only regret is not getting this sooner. It is that good. But, understand - this is a bit more advanced than your typical weather app. This app focuses on doing one thing - presenting you with comprehensive access to the latest NOAA radar images in hi-res. It’s not a simple weather forecasting app. Plenty of options exist if that’s all you want. The negative reviews are mostly because of people not understanding what they are getting. This is really good. Oh, and it has seamless integration with my Apple Watch, my Apple TV and my iPad. I’ve tested it out on all those, and it worked great. Just keep in mind that you need to set your favorite locations on your iPhone or iPad. Excellent app! Thank you! I may even pay for the service to get lightning and other extras, but the base app is quite good by itself.",
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          "body": "The other reviewers are right-- this is the best radar and well worth the cost. I had purchased several others and put off this one because of the price. The other apps disappointed-- they have been inaccurate or slow to update. This one is precise and quick--so far is has never been more than a minute or two before it updates and most often it is up to the moment. And the accuracy has been brilliant. It has many features that I have not yet used, but i hope to learn them soon. I'm a weather novice, but I definitely want to know where the storms are, where they're going, and how much rain we'll get. This is the best radar by far! Update: the developer keeps refining an already brilliant application. This is THE radar application, far superior to any other out there. Absolutely one of the best purchases I've ever made for my iOS devices—beautiful on the iPad, crucial app on the phone, and a very informative glance at the radar on the watch. I bought the upgraded pro version and like the additional features: longer loops and lightening info. As with the basic version of this app, the cost is there but well worth it: this radar and all the features are the some of the best things on my phone. One of the top apps of any kind and one I will subscribe to without hesitation every year.",
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          "date": "31 Jul 2026"
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          "title": "Ignore the critics; they are ignorant",
          "body": "This app puts professional-grade radar in the palm of your hand. It is high-resolution, updates rapidly, and has a user-friendly interface. All storm chasers (and I am one myself) use this app, which should tell you all you need to know about its quality. You do need some knowledge to know how to read some of the radar images outside of the common base-reflectivity. The critics are either people that seem to think apps should be free, or are not meteorologists, storm chasers, or weather enthusiasts. To the first group of critics I say, you get what you pay for. To the second group I say, maybe this app is overkill for what you need or want - but that’s not a reason to criticize the app itself. It is simply the best radar app I am aware of, and again as a storm chaser for 20+ years, I would know. Now it is true that there is no national/regional radar view - this is because the ability to access individual NEXRAD sites is what provides the detailed resolution, rapid updates/speed, and individual radar analysis products. You can always get another app, including free ones, to see the big picture, and that might be enough for some people, but those apps are simply not going to give you the detailed resolution, or the products needed for in-depth analysis at a local storm level, that RadarScope does. Similarly, displaying a more detailed road map in the background would compromise speed and resolution, and seeing the map detail would require a more translucent radar image that would degrade its usefulness. People that criticize this app are simply ignorant, because those who know weather choose this app hands-down.",
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          "date": "31 Jul 2026"
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          "body": "I love this radar app and it’s by far the best on the market. I have nothing to complain about, however I do wish there was one added feature that would greatly improve it. I enjoy watching the radar and looking at storms even when they’re not near me, especially tornado warned storms. The only problem is when I see the storms, I can only see the general location of the storm with respect to cities. I wish there was a feature that allowed me to see the precise location of where certain storms are. Even if it was just something where I pressed my finger and it pulled up the latitude and longitude coordinates so I could search them. It would make it a lot more enjoyable for me and would help me to know exactly what houses or businesses are being affected rather than general locations. Another feature I would like to see is the ability to change the four quick select radars. I would love to have the choice of what four radars I can choose from when holding down on it. I would especially like to see the super res of reflectivity, velocity, specific differential phase, and correlation coefficient. As of right now, unfortunately I am forced to quick select the ones given and have to scroll a lot for the ones I want to see.",
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          "body": "I have been a weather nerd since I was a little kid, and I’m a trained Skywarn Storm Spotter. I first downloaded this app in 2013 when a meteorologist mentioned it after I was complaining about how I struggled to find a decent one. Most radar apps have a smoothing algorithm that obliterates storm structure. This app does a beautiful job with with its radar display. I’ve struggled to find certain details like specific rotation data inside a supercell storm, the correlation coefficient to detect tornado debris, decent hurricane reflectivity to see structure of the rain bands as well as the rotation within (I live in Florida), or just basic resolution to see what part of the storm will hit my location. This app does it all and so much more that I could write a book on it. The features of data are endless. I’ve used it through Hurricane Matthew, Irma, and Dorian (and plenty of other tropical storms). The storm season here has me tracking several hundred storms over the years. I have it on my MacBook Pro and my iPhone. There’s a reason all the professionals, scientists, and storm chasers use this app. It’s the best $10 I’ve ever spent.",
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      "notes": "• Fixed a crashing bug when parsing storm tracks • Fixed drawing order of mPING reports • Fixed potential error case when parsing warnings feed • Added some localization strings for mPING reports and error reporting • Added some debug logs to aid in troubleshooting • Manage button now shown in Pro view when no subscription is active"
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      "notes": "• Fixed a memory leak in warning detail views • Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented radar data from refreshing on app resume"
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      "notes": "• Added diagnostic information to download error messages • Added some missing icons for LSR, SNR, and mPING report types • Adjusted the size of the macOS Settings General tab to fit the content • Fixed a bug that added delays to feed refreshes • Fixed a bug in the password reset UI • Fixed a possible crashing bug in the data feed list view • Fixed a crashing bug in tool drawer • Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented detail views from displaying radar data • Corrected region for ALCR radar • Support for dual-pol products for APSE (available soon) • Updated names for KEOX, KGRK, KPOE • Removed the Tweet GIF action. Use the Twitter app's share extension instead. • Removed WMB • Removed FIIKA"
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      "notes": "New for Everyone: • Extreme wind warnings • Impact tags in annotation, list, and detail views when using RadarScope feed • Emergency and PDS polygon styles for warnings when using the RadarScope feed • Tap radar ID to access radar and favorites lists • Long press radar ID for favorites menu • Long press toolbar location button for custom location menu • Worked around an image sharing bug for X and Mastodon apps • Corrected spelling of Andersen AFB • Inspector tool • Removed XNI radar New for Pro Tier One: • Special Weather Statements • Local Storm Reports New for Pro Tier Two: • NWS atmospheric soundings • GOES satellite products • NSSL Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) products • SPC fire weather outlook • WPC excessive rainfall outlook • WPC precipitation discussions • Server-sent events for warnings, watches, statements, and discussions • Tap radar ID to access data source and favorites lists • Favorites list can include composite and satellite data sources New for AllisonHouse Subscribers: • GOES satellite products • NSSL Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) products • Server-sent events for warnings New for Spotter Network Members: • Redesigned Spotter Network location reporting on iOS • Location reported every 30 seconds when moving • Location reported every 15 minutes when not moving • Location reports include heading and speed • Location reporting automatically ends after a specified time period • Location reporting toggle moved to Spotter Network account view • Long press toolbar location button for quick access to settings • Location button menu includes reporting status • Orange location button indicates location reporting enabled • Red location button indicates location reporting error • Optional privacy filter within three miles of a saved location • Optional background location reporting"
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      "notes": "• Added five radars in Denmark • Added ATOO in Australia • Added AKRR in Australia (data not yet available) • Added full date to shared images • Added watch number to tornado watch titles • Changed KUEX name from Grand Island to Hastings • Removed Zero, IA and Burntside, MN from cities • Updated help text • Fixed a bug that affected the auto lock setting on iOS 16 • Fixed a bug that affected resolution of tiled products • Fixed a bug that affected line rendering on non-retina displays • Fixed rendering of custom symbols • Fixed tint color issues"
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